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New Delhi, Dec 1: Hockey India on Sunday named a strong 20-member squad, led by Jyoti Singh, for the upcoming women's Junior Asia Cup to be held in Muscat, Oman, from December 7 to 15.
As the defending champions, India enter the tournament with high hopes after securing their maiden title last year, defeating South Korea 2-1.
This tournament serves as a qualifier for the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup 2025. The host nation for the event is yet to be determined.
The competition will feature 10 teams divided into two pools.
India are placed in Pool A alongside China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Bangladesh, while Pool B consists of South Korea, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong China, and Sri Lanka. |
